Employment Rights Bill
Debate between Baroness O'Grady of Upper Holloway and Lord Hunt of Wirral
Committee stage
Thursday 8th May 2025
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Thursday 8th May 2025
(1 week, 3 days ago)
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Baroness O’Grady of Upper Holloway (Lab)
Before the noble Lord sits down, it would be very helpful if he could confirm and clarify that, in expressing a concern that removing the waiting days would lead to more and sporadic absenteeism, it is not being implied that workers are swinging the lead. If it was being implied, where is the evidence?
Lord Hunt of Wirral (Con)
Of course it is not being implied. It is outrageous that the noble Baroness should think so and voice so in this debate, which has seen a very calm and careful consideration by the Minister, who sets a good example for us all. I hope the noble Baroness will follow it. I beg leave to withdraw.